All posts tagged "Edo State"
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NEWS November 28, 2024Edo State Recovers 30 Vehicles from Former Government Officials
Edo State’s Vehicle Recovery Committee has successfully recovered 30 government-owned vehicles from officials of the previous administration, as announced by Chairman Kelly Okungbowa. This significant development...
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NEWS November 28, 2024PDP Criticizes Okpebholo’s Claims on Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Defends Obaseki’s Legacy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has condemned Governor Monday Okpebholo and Health Commissioner Dr. Cyril Adam Oshiomhole for their criticisms of the Stella...
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NEWS November 27, 2024Edo Governor Approves Free Bus Service for Residents Across the State
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced the approval of free bus services through the Edo City Transport Service. The new initiative, which covers the Benin...
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POLITICS NEWS November 22, 2024Edo PDP, APC Tangle Over Alleged Secretarial Attack
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are in a heated dispute following accusations of vandalism at...
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NEWS November 21, 2024Over 17,000 Drivers Arrested in Edo for Traffic Violations in 2024
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested over 17,000 motorists for various traffic offences in Edo State between January and October 2024. According to the...
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NEWS November 14, 2024
Edo State Governor Freezes All State Bank Accounts Amid Restructuring Efforts
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the immediate freezing of all state-owned bank accounts, directing commercial banks to comply without delay. The directive, effective...
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NEWS November 13, 2024
Edo Governor Orders Immediate Road Repairs Across Benin Metropolis
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered contractors to return to work and begin immediate repairs of damaged roads within the Benin metropolis. This directive...
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POLITICS NEWS November 13, 2024Okpebholo Suspends Revenue Collection in Edo State
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced an immediate and indefinite suspension of all revenue collections across the state, with a focus on motor parks and...
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POLITICS NEWS November 12, 2024Gov. Okpebholo Pledges to Uphold Edo’s Trust with New ‘Five-Point Agenda’
Edo State’s newly inaugurated Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to honor the trust the people placed in him, ensuring he will not betray their confidence. During...
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POLITICS NEWS November 12, 2024Okpebholo and Idahosa Sworn in as Edo Governor and Deputy
Monday Okpebholo was officially sworn in as the new Governor of Edo State, marking a leadership transition as he succeeds outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki, who recently...
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POLITICS NEWS November 12, 2024Obaseki Grants Clemency to 10 Inmates, Prepares to Hand Over Power to Okpebholo
Outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has granted clemency to 10 inmates nearing the end of their sentences. This decision, made in line with his prerogative...
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NEWS November 11, 2024New Vigilante Group Launched in Edo to Boost State Security
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) for Zone 5, covering Delta and Edo States, Arungwa Nwazue, has announced the formation of a new vigilante group, the...
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POLITICS NEWS November 11, 2024Okpebholo Appoints Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary Ahead of Inauguration
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor-elect of Edo State, has appointed Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary ahead of his upcoming inauguration. The announcement, made by...
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POLITICS NEWS November 9, 2024Obaseki Dissolves Edo State Cabinet Ahead of Nov. 12 Transition
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has officially dissolved his cabinet in anticipation of the upcoming swearing-in of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the new governor on...
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NEWS November 8, 2024
EFCC Plans to Arrest Obaseki After His Tenure Ends
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is planning to arrest him after his term ends on November...
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POLITICS NEWS November 5, 2024Obaseki: Demolition of Central Hospital Paves Way for Advanced Healthcare Facility, Not MOWAA
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has responded to claims surrounding the recent demolition of Benin City’s Central Hospital, stating the decision was aimed at establishing a...
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HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL October 12, 2024Surge in Lassa Fever Cases Alarms NCDC in Ondo and Edo States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever cases, particularly in Ondo and Edo states, with nine...
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POLITICS NEWS October 11, 2024INEC Dismisses Allegations of BVAS Smuggling in Edo Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations of BVAS machine smuggling in Edo State, labeling the claims as baseless and without merit. These accusations...
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EDUCATION NEWS October 1, 2024Edo State Promotes, Re-trains Over 6,000 Teachers as Schools Resume
The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (Edo SUBEB) has confirmed the resumption of primary and junior secondary schools across the state on September 30. In...
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POLITICS NEWS September 27, 2024Oshiomhole Demands Probe into Obaseki’s Administration as Okpebholo Receives INEC Certificate
Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has called for an investigation into current Governor Godwin Obaseki’s handling of state affairs, just two months before Obaseki’s term...
